Study in USA
WHY STUDY IN USA
- A large number of scholarships, fellowships and assistantships are also available to international students. They are also eligible to work part time during studies.
- S. universities welcome international students for pursuing higher education in USA and have support systems to help students adjust comfortably to life in the U.S. Services at the international student office help student’s transition to the new environment. Support is offered through the year from organizing.
- Orientation programs to assistance with academic writing and building resumes as students get ready to graduate.
- American universities are widely known for the quality of their teaching and research. The United States is the number one and largest destination for international students seeking higher education overseas. The education system in USA is the most versatile and flexible higher education system for international students in the world.
WORLD CLASS INSTITUTES
America consistently holds the top spots for the best universities in the world, which says a lot about the quality of post-secondary education. Those who study at American universities will be happy to know that their credentials will be universally recognized.
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The USA is home to many different kinds of people from all over the world. As a result of the winning combination of a diverse population, the best brains in the world, high quality institutes and being home to the world’s biggest metropolises, the USA may be your launch pad to an international career
DIVERSE SOCIETY
America is home to people of every country. The well mixed society will allow you to integrate into American society.
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The US is home to the world’s largest number of international students, and to support this population, there are many resources in place that make studying in the USA as easy as possible.
CONVERSATIONAL, BROAD-BASED EDUCATION
The American curriculum emphasizes that students be well-rounded individuals so that they can learn life skills that are applicable to many professions and situations.
WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO STUDY
Due to the sheer number of people and post secondary institutes in America, no other country can rival the USA in the diversity of the programs it offers. If you are looking to study something very specific, chances are there is a school that offers that program in the USA.
STUDY IN USA
Hundreds of thousands of people come to the United States from around the world for a higher education to improve their skills and broaden their minds. Numerous programs provide a wide variety of opportunities. There are three major types of student visas that an international student can come on to the United States to study.
Student visas are issued for the period it takes the visitor to complete his/her course of study, program or work assignment.
THE 3 TYPES OF NON-IMMIGRANT STUDENT VISA
F1 VISA : ACADEMIC STUDIES
For people who want to study or conduct research at an accredited U.S. College or University. In order to be qualified for getting an F1, you must be accepted by an recognized university as a full time student. You must also prove the sufficient proof of financial support during this stay in United States. Except for the training required by the course a F-1 holder cannot work in the United States.
J VISA : ACADEMIC STUDIES AS AN EXCHANGE VISITOR
For people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The J Visa is the primary visa for educational and cultural exchange programs. Check out the details about working in the U.S. with your program sponsor.
M VISA : NON-ACADEMIC OR VOCATIONAL STUDIES
For people who want to study or train at non-academic institutions in the U.S. such as vocational schools.
STUDY VISA PROCEDURE : APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Once you have decided what and where you want to study, we will help you complete the application to the institutions of your choice. At the time of application for admission you will be required to submit several documents including proof of previous academic qualifications and in most cases proof of your English language ability. We will also provide you with a checklist for the documents you will need to provide at the time of your visa interview (step 9).
By submitting your application through us you will be able to track the progress of your application as we send you automatic notifications of its progress. We also take the hard work out of tracking the applications by keeping in contact with the institution on your behalf.
INSTITUTE ISSUUE THE I-20
Once a US education provider accepts you as one of their students, they will issue a “Confirmation of acceptance of the student” known as an i-20. An i-20 is required for an F-1 or M-1 student visa.
As well as applying for the visa, the i-20 form is necessary to enter the U.S. for the first time, re-enter U.S. after a short visit outside the U.S., and for the entry of family / dependents (spouse, children).
PAY THE SEVIS FEE ONLINE
SEVIS is The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The SEVIS I-901 fee is required for all F and M students as well as J exchange visitors. To pay the fee, go to: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/
PAYMENT OF VISA FEE
Your next step is to pay the visa application fee. This fee has to be paid at the approved HDFC bank. In addition to the visa application fee you also need to pay the VFS service
COMPLETE THE DS-160
The visa application form, known as the DS 160 needs to be completed online. In order to complete the form you will need to have completed all steps up to this point. After successfully completing the online form, you will receive an application ID number and password, and you will be able to access the confirmation page of the DS-160.
BOOK FOR VISA INTERVIEW
The next step is to make an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy. Appointments are booked online. Once your appointment has been booked, you will be able to view your appointment letter. Make sure you take a print out of this as you will need to bring this with you when you attend your interview.
UNDERTAKE THE INTERVIEW WITH EMBASSY
On the date of your appointment you will need to take your entire visa case with you to the interview. Oceanic Consultants will prepare the case file for you with the documents you have provided throughout the various steps of the process. It is important also that you prepare for your visa interview. Make sure you are clear on the reasons you have chosen to Study in the USA, and why you have chosen the course and institution for which you have been issued an i-20.
VISA OUTCOME
On the day of your interview, you will be informed about the visa decision. In case the visa is refused, your passport will be handed over to you directly by the visa officer. For approved visas the passport will be returned to our office, with the visa stamp, approximately one week after your interview. We will notify you as soon as it has arrived so you can come in and collect it. This also means you can also start planning your travel and accommodation for the USA!
At Globus we can help you organise your travel arrangements to begin your new student life in the USA. Air ticketing, insurance and foreign exchange can all be arranged through us to make studying overseas easier!
ADMISSION TIMINGS
MAJOR INTAKE :
- Fall – August / September
- Spring – January / February
- Summer – May / June